M.A. in LLCL: Linguistics
The M.A. concentration in Linguistics combines theoretical and applied linguistics, providing students with a well-balanced grounding of theory and practice. The program prepares students for a broad range of opportunities in language education and research, and our alumni have found employment in public and private schools, colleges, and institutes, here in South Florida and overseas.
The Linguistics concentration can be combined with a Graduate Certificate in ESL Studies for those who wish to teach English to adult non-native speakers in intensive English institutes, community colleges, private schools, and in international contexts.
Linguistics Concentration (non-thesis)
- Requires 12 courses (36 credits), including:
- 2 core courses (6 credits) in literature and linguistics;
- 6 courses (18 credits) in linguistics/TESOL;
- 4 electives (12 credits).
- Electives can be in linguistics, language pedagogy or any of the languages offered by the department.
- Electives can include coursework for the graduate version of the ESL Studies Certificate.
- In the last semester of study, students pass a written comprehensive examination.
- Students graduate with at least 18 graduate credits in linguistics/TESOL needed for teacher's accreditation.
Linguistics Concentration (thesis)
- Requires 8 courses (24 credits) plus 6 credits of thesis work, for a total of 30 credits. The coursework includes:
- 2 core courses (6 credits) in literature and linguistics;
- 4 courses (12 courses) in linguistics/TESOL;
- 2 electives (6 credits).
- Electives can be in linguistics, language pedagogy or any of the languages offered by the department.
- Electives can include coursework for the graduate version of the ESL Studies Certificate.
- In the last semester of study, students defend an M.A. thesis.
- Students graduate with at least 18 graduate credits in linguistics/TESOL needed for teacher's accreditation (12 credits from coursework and 6 credits from thesis work).
Linguistics is also available as an area of focus for the Ph.D. Program in Comparative Studies.
Non-degree students can take courses in Italian to earn 18 graduate credits for teacher’s accreditation without enrolling in the M.A.
Full-time degree-seeking graduate students may be awarded a Graduate Teaching Assistantship with tuition remission and a stipend as they gain experience assisting with linguistics courses. Graduate students can also benefit from multiple funding opportunities for research, travel, conference participation, and for summers.